Regents Chemistry Exam August 2024 Question 17
17 Which sample of zinc has atoms with the highest average kinetic energy?
(1) 5.0 g of Zn at 40.°C
(2) 10. g of Zn at 30.°C
(3) 15 g of Zn at 20.°C
(4) 20. g of Zn at 10.°C
Solution:
Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic energy. The sample with the highest average kinetic energy is the one with the highest temperature. Choice 1 is the correct answer.
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